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Joshua May, "Neuroethics: Agency in the Age of Brain Science" (Oxford UP, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Epiphenomenalism and the Role of Conscious Thoughts in Decision Making

Exploring the concept of epiphenomenalism, where conscious thoughts are seen as effects of unconscious processes in the context of neuroethics. The discussion includes references to the famous Benjamin L'Bett study from the 80s, suggesting that unconscious processes may drive actions while conscious decisions and thoughts come later.

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